KSTP: New law bans towing for unpaid parking tickets

Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to ease the burden on lower-income families — a new law makes it illegal to tow a vehicle just because a driver has unpaid parking tickets.

“We’re helping people get out of poverty. I think that’s the biggest thing that we need to do,” said DFL Rep. Erin Koegel.

“80% of Minnesotans use their cars to get to work. And so, you know, why would it make sense for us to take away their means to get to work?” she added.

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